Obituary: Sharlene BeechSharlene Beech, 72, of Russellville departed this life Saturday, June 8, 2013. She was born July 17, 1940, in Chicago, Ill., to Bain and Charlotte Fisher. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Susan Carter. She is survived by two children, Suzanne Ritch and Julie Kendrick and husband, Rylee; two granddaughters, Charlotte Ritch and Ashley Kendrick; and one sister, Karen Harrison. A family conducted memorial service will be hel...

Obituary: Dewey LongDewey Wade Long, 73, of Pottsville, departed this life Friday, June 7, 2013. He was born May 2, 1940, in Derring, Mo., to Elzie Dennis Long and Vircie Martz. He was a loving father, enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved his dogs. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Eula Long; four sisters and three brothers. He is survived by five children, Danny and Linda Long, Tammy and Mark Wachtendor...

Death notice: James BurrisATKINS — James W. Burris, 78, of Atkins passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Burial is in Shiloh Cemetery North of Atkins by Lemley Funeral Service. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Lemley Chapel. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Courier. ...

Death notice: Patsy BowdenDARDANELLE — Patsy Nadine Clark Bowden, 79, of Pottsville died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Ringer Cemetery in Centerville with the Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s edition of The Courier. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral H...

Obituary: Arneata CooperArneata Coffman Cooper, 75, of Russellville, died Friday, June 7, 2013, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Hector to Leamon and Emogene Hamilton Coffman. She graduated with honors from Hector High School. She retired from the Russellville School District, was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an ordained elder of the church, a member of the choir, seekers Sunday sc...

Death notice: Dewey LongDewey Wade Long, 73 of Pottsville, departed this life Friday, June 7, 2013. Memorial service will be Thursday June 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville, 3323 East 6th Street, Russellville. The Rev. Jim Huffman will officiate. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard Funeral Homes of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com. Full obituary will appear in ...

Obituary: Raymond ReynoldsRaymond R. Reynolds, 96, of Russellville died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab in Russellville. The son of Charles and Haydee (Potter) Reynolds, he was born March 10, 1917, in Rocky Point, Okla. He married Phyllis “Lorine” Reynolds, on March 27, 1939, and worked in the oil industry as an oil well cementer. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Reynolds of Granbury, Texas; three sisters, Mozelle “Bo...

Obituary:Jimmy KirkwoodDARDANELLE — Jimmy H. “Abe” Kirkwood, 74, of Wichita, Kan., died Monday, June 3, 2013. He was born Nov. 9, 1938, at Belleville to the late Hiley Hays and Syble Hale Kirkwood. He was a retired auto mechanic, an avid golfer and fisherman, he loved wood working and crafting with his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carlina Eldridge Kirkwood; one sister, Ouida Kirkwood Woods; and brother-in-law, Bobby Jo Woods. Survivors in...

Death notice: Jimmy KirkwoodDARDANELLE — Jimmy H. “Abe” Kirkwood, 74, of Wichita, Kan., died Monday, June 3, 2013. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at the chapel. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the BlueStar Hospice, 3450 North Rock Road, Ste 201, Wichita, Kansas 67226. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s ed...

Obituary: Catherine BradfordCatherine Lucille Sattawhite Bradford, 94, a native of Hugo, Okla., who resided in Fort Worth, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the Community Hospice of Texas in Burleson, Texas. She was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Grant, Okla., and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Sattawhite, sister to the late Marie S. Raines of Fort Worth, and the late Jean Hughey, formerly of Durant, Okla., who resided in Russellville...

Obituary: Emogine McElmurryDARDANELLE — Emogine Vaughn McElmurry, 77, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at St. Vincent Health System. She was born May 12, 1936, at Omega, Ga., to the late George Columbus and Lula Mae Blanch Morris Vaughn. She was a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church for 39 years. She loved to raise flowers and being around children. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Cecil Vaughn; one sister, Mary Vaughn. Surv...

Obituary: Joe LeavellJoe Leavell, 79, of Dover died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Moreland to Euel Virgil “Cap” and Chloe Duvall Leavell. He was a farmer, an elder in the Gravel Hill Church of Christ, a long standing member of the Democratic Party, and a former member of the Dover School Board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Kay Wait Leavell; a son, Dan Leavell; and two si...

Obituary: Iva LayIva Lay, 86, of Dover died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of James and Phoebe Cotnam Black, she was born April 2, 1927, in Bethel, Okla. She was a member of the Dover Church of Christ. Iva always loved reading. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Paul E. Lay; and six brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Marie Havner of Russellville and Betty Walker of ...

Death notice: Emogine McElmurryDARDANELLE — Emogine Vaughn McElmurry, 77, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at St. Vincent Health System. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Co...

Obituary: Austin GregoryCLARKSVILLE — Austin Goswick Gregory, 18, of Searcy, formerly of Clarksville, passed from this life Sunday, June 2, 2013, in Clarksville. He was born Sept. 18, 1994, in Joplin, Mo. He was employed by Arby’s. He leaves behind his parents, David and Jennifer Gregory of Searcy; grandparents, Sondra Gregory and Dave Gregory of Searcy; brothers, Jospeh Beatly of Fort Hood, Texas, and Matthew Amburgey of Searcy; sister, Amanda Beatly of Jackson, Ten...

Obituary: Vera AycockVera Aycock, 84, of Dardanelle died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Atkins to William James and Hattie Mae Sorrells Alewine. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Aycock; a brother, James Alewine; and a sister, Imo Smith. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Mary Aycock of Dardanelle and Bill and Annette Aycock of Dallas, T...

Obituary: Kristen BradleyKristen Northrop Bradley, 30, of Russellville died Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born Oct. 7, 1982, in Baton Rouge, La., to Houston Henneth Jr. and Michele Marie Dayries Northrop of Russellville. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Delta Zeta Sorority, and a business owner. Kristen touched the hearts of many people with her beautiful smile and giving ways. She was a wonderful wife and mother. The world was a better place with her...

Obituary: Ona BergOna Marea Berg, 90, of Russellville died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home in Danville. She was born April 28, 1923, in Maxwell, Iowa, to Etric Cecil and Zola Hyacinth Churchill Boster. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John R. Berg; and a daughter, Patricia Neal. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Woods of Russellville and Mary Overmire of Virginia; four grandchildren, Natalie Hunnicutt of Belleville, S...

Obituary: Melvin ScottMelvin W. “Butch” Scott, 70, of Russellville departed this life Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical center in Russellville. He was born Aug. 30, 1942, at Bushnell, Ill., to Melvin and Rachel Roberts Scott. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Gerald Parham. Survivors include his wife, Celia Scott of Russellville; two sons, Ronald Scott and Kent S...

Obituary: Jerlene HamiltonJerlene “Jerry” Hamilton of Russellville went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Jan. 20, 1930, in Biscoe to Loy Lafayette and Myrtle Lee Coffman. She was a member of First Assembly of God for more than 60 years, where she taught Sunday school for more than 22 years. She was a lifetime member of PTA, charter member of Arkansas Valley Arts and Crafts and was employed for ...